Waterfalls
Feature Article - August 21, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - August 21, 2008 Water Falls and Water Walls:By Julie DrukerRon & Susan Wolf's home on Eagle Creek.What could be better than living in the midst of a natural waterfall? Ron and Susan Wulf of Bedford Township live in a… READ MORE
Elphinfest
Feature Article - August 21, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - August 21, 2008 Elphinfest 2008The 8th Annual ElphinFest will be taking place on Sunday August 31, a perfect end to a busy summer. There will be over 10 acts featured. Solo artists, Jake Desjardine, Micheal Cota, and Nova Scotia's… READ MORE
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Feature Article - August 21, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - August 21, 2008 Community celebrates Expansion of North Frontenac ArenaBy Julie Druker Arena Manager Jim Stinson and new Frontenac Arena sign.There was good cause for dinner and dancing on Saturday night at the North Frontenac Community Arena in Piccadilly.… READ MORE
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Letters - August 21, 2008 Back toHome Letters - August 21,2008 Letters: August 21Water Source Protection Meeting, Sheila KingSigns Stolen on 509, Ian WhilliansWater Source Protection Meeting.After attending a meeting of the Mississippi-Rideau Source Water Protection Committee (MRSPC) in Plevna on August 7, my preconceived doubts were confirmed. This meeting… READ MORE
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Outdoors - August 21, 2008 Back toHome Outdoors in the LandO'Lakes - August 21, 2008 The Belted Kingfisher Outdoors in the Land O'Lakes by Lorraine Julien Painting by Louis Agassiz Fuertes(Public Domain)Keep an eye out when you’re canoeing or kayaking and you may be lucky enough to see the cheeky… READ MORE
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Feature Article - August 21, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - August 21, 2008 South Frontenac CouncilBy Wilma KennySouth Frontenac proposes ‘Restarting the Clock" on severances Two highly controversial issues are buried among the more usual “housekeeping” changes South Frontenac Council is proposing for their Official Plan 5-year update, due… READ MORE
Regatta
Feature Article - August 21, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - August 21, 2008 Top Class Trillium Regatta returns to SydenhamBy Julie DrukerSydenham Lake Canoe Club competitors.The Sydenham Lake Canoe Club hosted the Trillium Regatta this Sunday at the Point for their second consecutive summer. Qualified competitors from the Peewee… READ MORE
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Feature Article - August 21, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - August 21, 2008 Upcoming Studio ToursCraft Inroads Studio TourSundance Studio TourInroads Studio Tour - A Solid Tradition with SurprisesThe 16th Annual Inroads Studio Tour takes place on Labour Day weekend. This year’s tour features over 27 artists in 20… READ MORE
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Feature Article - August 21, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - August 21, 2008 How did Sharbot Lake get its name?By Jeff GreenIf you look on the wall to the left of the stage in the Oso Hall, there is an old framed photograph of a man and a woman.… READ MORE
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Feature Article - August 21, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - August 21, 2008 Come to Parham Fair this weekendA weekend pass to the 116th Parham Fair costs only $12 - about as much as a first run movie, but no movie could deliver the kind of entertainment offered this… READ MORE
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Feature Article - August 21, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - August 21, 2008 AOK Auctions calls Harrowsmith HomeBy Julie DrukerJoe Quinn gets a great buy at an AOK Auction.Attending an auction on a summer day in a small town out in the country is a favorite pastime for many… READ MORE
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Master Gardeners - August 21, 2008 Back toHome Master Gardeners - August 21, 2008 Get with the Program Lanark County Master Gardeners are hosting an Open House on Saturday September 6 from 1:00-3:00 at Rockwall Gardens at 995 Code Road, just off Highway 7 about 7 miles east of Perth.… READ MORE
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Feature Article - August 14, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - August 14, 2008 Lucky 13 for the Verona FestivalBy Julie DrukerThe Red Green Cardboard Duct Tape Boat race is always a crowd pleaser. The 13th Annual Verona Festival went off without a hitch despite a wet weather forecast. Thankfully… READ MORE
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Aug 14/08 - Arden Millpond Clean Up Back toHome Feature Article - August 14, 2008 Arden’s Mill Pond Clean-upBy Jeff GreenCam Arndt and his nephew Quinn help clean up the mill pondIt may haven been 15 years in coming, but after a few hours of concerted effort by some dedicated… READ MORE
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Feature Article - July 17, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - August 14, 2008 What is Rural Life? Part 2This is the second article in our summer series about the idea of “rural” as it applies to our region.Evolution on Craig RoadBy Inie Platenius“You’re moving to Verona? You’d better think… READ MORE
Salt
Feature Article - August 14, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - August 14, 2008 Rubbing salt in their woundsBy Jeff GreenDigging out a cistern at the Lowery residence. In the background is the salt dome that replaced a sand/salt pile that caused contamination on adjacent lands. Salt domes are now… READ MORE